City, County Reach Agreements on EOTEC
Agreements Outline Management, Financial Responsibilities
The Hermiston City Council approved a pair of intergovernmental agreements Monday night between the city and Umatilla County to help...
Subdivision to be Developed on W. Highland Avenue
The Hermiston City Council on Monday annexed 6.5 acres of land that will be used to develop a residential subdivision.
The land, located on W....
HPD Issues Warning for E-Mail Scam
The Hermiston Police Department is warning the public about a scam e-mail that may be circulating.
The e-mail claims to be from a woman in...
EOU to Bring Agribusiness to Region
Initial courses offered at the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center this fall aim to bring students and industry together.
Offered by Eastern Oregon University, course...
Free Tour of Water Basin Project Set for Wednesday
The Tour of Knowledge is sponsoring a free educational tour of the Umatilla Water Basin Aquifer Recharge Project, on Wednesday, May 15 at 2...
Desert View Counselor Earns Ph.D.
Desert View Elementary School Counselor Michelle Jensen earned her Ph.D., in counseling.
Jensen started her course of study with Oregon State University in 2009, focusing...
Man Dies in Collision on Highway 11 Near Pendleton
A Walla Walla man died today from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Pendleton.
The accident occurred around 8:50 a.m. on Friday on...
Rural Health Care Bill Passes in House, 59-0
A bill to help primary care providers who commit to serving in rural or medically underserved areas of the state passed the Oregon House...
HHS Inducts 13 students into National Honor Society
Thirteen Hermiston High School students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society Thursday night in a ceremony held in the...
No Cuts or Layoffs for Umatilla School District
In a time of budget constraints for many districts, no layoffs or program cuts are planned for the Umatilla School District.
According to Umatilla District...
Pendleton Man Has No Good, Very Bad Day
A Pendleton man faces a host of charges, including a felony, after leading an Oregon State Police trooper on a 50-plus-mile chase that didn’t...
Umatilla Seeks More Citizen Involvement
How can Umatilla improve the quality of life for its residents?
At least two city business owners are taking an active approach to the question.
Dave...
Hermiston's Proposed Budget Available Online
The city of Hermiston's proposed budget is now available online at the city’s website.
The Hermiston Budget Committee will meet and hear public input on...
Water Rate Increases Concern Umatilla Residents
Discounts Available for Eligible Residents
Water and sewer rates again usurped discussion for the Umatilla City Council on Tuesday night.
In April, the council authorized a...
Test Drives to Raise Money for Outdoor School
Across the United States, educational programs are being cut annually, primarily due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding.
The budget cuts to schools...
Maiocco Recommends Roberts for Desert View Job
Hermiston School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco said on Tuesday that he will recommend Michael Roberts to the Board of Education for appointment as...
Spaces Available for Hermiston Bus Tour
There are still 13 spaces available for a guided bus tour of City of Hermiston facilities set for Saturday, May 11.
The free tour will...
'Historic' Cinco de Mayo Attracts Large Crowds
Cinco de Mayo in Hermiston hit the big time Sunday with an emphasis on BIG.
Well over 1,000 people attended the day-long festivities which featured...
Art Walk Shows Off Hermiston's Artistic Side
The first thing people noticed during the annual Art Walk in downtown Hermiston Saturday was the wind. With wind speeds gusting up toward 30...
Man Wanted by Police Captured in Boardman
A Boardman man wanted by Hermiston police was captured around 1:30 a.m. this morning in Boardman.
Juan Antonio Tellez, 21, was wanted for questioning following...
